By Scott Blair There’s an argument over whether there’s a teacher shortage or not in Texas. However, if you dig deeper into the numbers, evidence points to yes, there is. […]
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Dallas Teachers Emphasize Funding the Arts Following Dallas Education Foundation’s Heart of Teaching Gala
By Raven Jordan The Dallas Education Foundation recently celebrated Dallas ISD arts educators at its second Heart of Teaching Gala on Nov. 1. The foundation is Dallas ISD’s nonprofit philanthropic […]
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Arthello Beck Jr. Dedication Sculpture in Oak Cliff Nods to His Paintings of Black Family Life
By Raven Jordan After more than three years in the works, a public art sculpture honoring the late artist Arthello Beck Jr. will be officially unveiled at Twin Falls Park. […]
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News Equity Fund Announcement
The Dallas Weekly has been announced as the recipient of the News Equity Fund, a Google News Initiative making a global commitment to provide funding to marginalized communities. Their goal […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Thankful that Over Ain’t Over
“Over ain’t over!” My former pastor, the late Rev. Dr. Jerome McNeil, stated these words a number of years ago in the middle of a sermon about having hope in […]
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She Reps: Darither Smith
By Darither Smith I would like to introduce myself as a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a friend, a Christian and an advocate for the voiceless children. My birth name […]
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The City Created a Repair Program for West Dallas Residents, But They’re Struggling to Qualify
By Jeffrey Ruiz Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Every afternoon, 67-year-old Patsy Ruth Jackson visits her home on Shaw Street. She shuffles through the mail on her porch, checks […]
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Robyn Flatt Elevated Children’s Theater to New Heights: Thank you Robyn!
A Commentary by Vicki Meek I remember when Robyn Flatt came into the City Arts Program offices (now called Office of Arts & Culture) nearly 40 years ago to discuss […]
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Paul Quinn College Receives $50K Donation for Student Scholarships
DALLAS, November 8, 2022 — The MARCH Foundation, a private non-operating foundation, has announced a gift of $50,000 to provide scholarships for deserving students at Paul Quinn College, the nation’s only […]
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Experts Say Texas Churches Violated Tax Laws, Ahead of Nov. 8 Elections
Churches in Texas invited Beto O’Rourke and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to speak to their congregations before the 2022 midterms, raising questions about the effectiveness of the Johnson Amendment.